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ISS Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Orbit, Send Messages to Earth
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in sp...
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Shubhanshu Shukla Got 2 Wisdown Teeth Extracted Before Space Travel
Dental health is extremely important for astronauts, Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station, has said, recalling that he had two wisdom teeth extracted while preparing for his space journey.
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Russia Patents Rotating Space Station Concept to Generate Artificial Gravity in Orbit
Russia’s Energia rocket company has patented a rotating space station concept designed to generate artificial gravity for astronauts. The system would use spinning habitable modules to simulate half of Earth’s gravity, potentially reducing health risks linked to long missions as the International Space Station nears retirement.
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Shubhanshu Shukla To NDTV On Actor Who Should Play Him In His Biopic
Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, was honoured as the Science Icon of the Year' at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards.
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Elon Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Appointed As NASA Chief
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
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Clocks on Mars Run Faster Than on Earth, New Study Finds
New research shows time on Mars runs faster than on Earth by 477 microseconds per day. The variation poses challenges for astronauts, navigation, and creating interplanetary communication networks. Scientists say understanding Martian time differences is key for future missions and testing Einstein’s relativity.
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First Astronauts On Mars Should Focus On Searching For Signs Of Life Says Report
The aim is to establish better coordination between astronauts, robotic missions, and artificial intelligence.
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Roscosmos Cosmonauts Return From Space Station
Over the course of 245 days in space, the crew orbited Earth 3,920 times, traveling nearly 104 million miles.
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"Kind Of Did Not Want To Come Back": Shubhanshu Shukla On Space Journey
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Wednesday said the country is harbouring "big and bold dreams", foraying into human spaceflight after a hiatus of 41 years.
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India Rapidly Progressing In Field Of Science, Technology: Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Saturday said that the country is rapidly advancing in the field of science and technology.
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In A Major Breakthrough, Menstrual Cups Successfully Tested In Space: "Giant Leap For Womankind"
The success of menstrual cups in spaceflight conditions paves the way for their use in long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Three Easy Steps To Send Your Name To Space On NASA's Next Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission will carry four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth.
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Germany to Send First European Astronaut Around the Moon on Artemis Mission
Europe has secured its first astronaut seat to orbit the Moon through NASA’s Artemis program, marking a historic milestone for ESA. Director General Josef Aschbacher confirmed that a German astronaut will take the inaugural European lunar-orbit mission, enabled by Europe’s contributions to Orion’s service module and the Lunar Gateway. Veteran...
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Breathtaking Image Shows Colours Of Earth's Atmosphere As Seen From Space
The image was shared by NASA astronaut Don Pettit.
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What NASA Astronauts Are Eating For Thanksgiving On The International Space Station
The ISS crew members will be able to enjoy a holiday feast featuring clams, oysters, crab meat, quail and smoked salmon.
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ISS Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Orbit, Send Messages to Earth
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in sp...
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Shubhanshu Shukla Got 2 Wisdown Teeth Extracted Before Space Travel
Dental health is extremely important for astronauts, Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to reach the International Space Station, has said, recalling that he had two wisdom teeth extracted while preparing for his space journey.
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Russia Patents Rotating Space Station Concept to Generate Artificial Gravity in Orbit
Russia’s Energia rocket company has patented a rotating space station concept designed to generate artificial gravity for astronauts. The system would use spinning habitable modules to simulate half of Earth’s gravity, potentially reducing health risks linked to long missions as the International Space Station nears retirement.
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Shubhanshu Shukla To NDTV On Actor Who Should Play Him In His Biopic
Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, was honoured as the Science Icon of the Year' at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards.
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Elon Musk Ally Jared Isaacman Appointed As NASA Chief
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader.
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Clocks on Mars Run Faster Than on Earth, New Study Finds
New research shows time on Mars runs faster than on Earth by 477 microseconds per day. The variation poses challenges for astronauts, navigation, and creating interplanetary communication networks. Scientists say understanding Martian time differences is key for future missions and testing Einstein’s relativity.
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First Astronauts On Mars Should Focus On Searching For Signs Of Life Says Report
The aim is to establish better coordination between astronauts, robotic missions, and artificial intelligence.
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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim, Roscosmos Cosmonauts Return From Space Station
Over the course of 245 days in space, the crew orbited Earth 3,920 times, traveling nearly 104 million miles.
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"Kind Of Did Not Want To Come Back": Shubhanshu Shukla On Space Journey
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Wednesday said the country is harbouring "big and bold dreams", foraying into human spaceflight after a hiatus of 41 years.
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India Rapidly Progressing In Field Of Science, Technology: Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to go to the International Space Station, on Saturday said that the country is rapidly advancing in the field of science and technology.
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In A Major Breakthrough, Menstrual Cups Successfully Tested In Space: "Giant Leap For Womankind"
The success of menstrual cups in spaceflight conditions paves the way for their use in long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars.
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Three Easy Steps To Send Your Name To Space On NASA's Next Mission
NASA's Artemis II mission will carry four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth.
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Germany to Send First European Astronaut Around the Moon on Artemis Mission
Europe has secured its first astronaut seat to orbit the Moon through NASA’s Artemis program, marking a historic milestone for ESA. Director General Josef Aschbacher confirmed that a German astronaut will take the inaugural European lunar-orbit mission, enabled by Europe’s contributions to Orion’s service module and the Lunar Gateway. Veteran...
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Breathtaking Image Shows Colours Of Earth's Atmosphere As Seen From Space
The image was shared by NASA astronaut Don Pettit.
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What NASA Astronauts Are Eating For Thanksgiving On The International Space Station
The ISS crew members will be able to enjoy a holiday feast featuring clams, oysters, crab meat, quail and smoked salmon.
